CVE-2026-32016

HIGH

7.8

Description

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 on macOS contain a path validation bypass vulnerability in the exec-approval allowlist mode that allows local attackers to execute unauthorized binaries by exploiting basename-only allowlist entries. Attackers can execute same-name local binaries ./echo without approval when security=allowlist and ask=on-miss are configured, bypassing intended path-based policy restrictions.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score7.8

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

Published3/19/2026

Last Modified3/25/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

apple:macosopenclaw:openclaw

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/dd41fadcaf58fd9deb963d6e163c56161e7b35dd(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7f4q-9rqh-x36p(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-path-traversal-via-basename-only-allowlist-matching-on-macos(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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